Montie O'Brien's Obituary
Montie “Pete†O’Brien age 85, of Ravenna, MI died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Pete was born on March 1, 1929 in Jackson, MI to the late Montie and Dorothy (Bruckner) O’Brien. He married Marilyn (Mansfield) O’Brien on January 6, 1949 in Conklin, MI. He worked for Teledyne Continental for 30 years until his retirement. He also served in the Merchant Marines which he was very proud of.
Pete is survived by his Wife of 66 years: Marilyn O’Brien of Ravenna, 2 Sons: Daniel O’Brien of Sparta and Regan (Donna) O’Brien of Cedar Springs. 1 Daughter: Kristi (Mike) Graham of Ravenna. 3 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. 2 Brothers: Larry O’Brien of Muskegon and Eugene O’Brien of Oregon. 1 Sister: Marilyn Shavalier of Muskegon. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, 2 Brothers: Don and Ray O'Brien and 2 Grandsons: Kurt and Trevor O’Brien.
Funeral Services for Pete O’Brien will be conducted on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00am at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna with Pastor Don VanSlyke officiating.
Burial will follow at Ravenna Township Cemetery.
The Family will be at the funeral home on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00pm to receive friends.
Memorials may be directed to: Hospice of Michigan.
Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna to sign the online guestbook’s.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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